Prince Harry wraps his whirlwind 15-day trip of the Caribbean: The best photos of the royal tour

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December 05, 2016

Day Fifteen- Guyana

After an incredible 15 days and seven countries, Prince Harry ended his Caribbean Royal Tour in Guyana. The Prince made the best of the final stop, visiting schools, veterans and taking in some of the countries natural elements.

Prince Harry shook hands with men before boarding his plane out of Eugene F. Correia International Airport and heading back home to the UK.

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Harry and First Lady Sandra Granger attended a reception and met with victims of trafficking and abuse.

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It's all about the kids! On the final morning of his 15-day, seven country Caribbean Tour, Prince Harry stopped by the Joshua House.

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School is in session! Harry didn't show up empty handed when he paid a visit to Fair View Elementary school. The Prince presented students with books and also gave them a quick lesson in sports.

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Splash! Harry treaded lightly during his visit to Kaieteur Falls, the largest single drop waterfall in the world.

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William's brother was presented with a special necklace by a young girl during his visit to the Surama Village in the Guyana Hinterland.

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Day Fourteen-Guyana

Harry received quite the welcome during his visit to remote rainforest village of Surama. Upon his arrival, the Prince was presented with a headdress made of macaw feathers.

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Day Thirteen-Guyana

Harry got friendly with Nellie, the Diplomatic Dog during the reception hosted by British High Commissioner of Guyana Greg Quinn.

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Prince Harry accepted a gift during his visit to Camp Ayanganna, the headquarters of the Guyana Defence Force, in Georgetown, Guyana.

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The Prince and military man, met with veterans of the Guyana Defense Force, who made the royal a honorary member during his visit.

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Day Twelve - Guyana

Prince Harry traveled to his final stop of his 15-day tour of the Caribbean on December 2. Upon his arrival, the royal was greeted by an excited crowd.

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Prince George's uncle made a cool arrival to the South American country, sporting shades.

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The British royal looked sharp in a navy suit and tie after disembarking his aircraft at Guyana.

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Harry's royal convoy was brought to a halt after his royal standard flew off his official chauffeur-driven car. It was retrieved after it blew down the road.

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Queen Elizabeth's grandson met with President David Granger on his first day in Guyana.

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Prince William's brother laid a wreath at the Independence Monument, in honor of Guyana celebrating 50 years of Independence this year.

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The royal bowed his head after laying a wreath at the Guyana Independence Arch in Georgetown.

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Harry paid a visit to Camp Ayanganna, which is the Headquarters of the Guyana Defense Force.

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The Prince met veterans of the Guyana Defence Force.

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The cheeky royal shared a laugh with veterans in Guyana.

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Harry was made an honorary member of the Veterans Legion by the Guyana Defence Force.

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After laying a wreath at the Georgetown's Commonwealth War Graves, in honor of those who lost their lives in WWI, WWII and pre-independence, the royal knelt down to read names off war graves.

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Day Eleven - Barbados

Prince Harry spent another day with Rihanna, this time, for a cause important to both of them. The royal and the songstress celebrated World Aids Day by getting tested during a live broadcast to change the stigma behind testing. Harry and the Work singer both joked as staff members drew their blood during the "Man Aware" event at the Barbados National HIV/AIDs commission.

Ian Green, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust - a leading HIV and sexual health charity in the UK, said: "Thanks to Prince Harry and Rihanna's very public support for HIV testing, we are a step closer to a world without HIV stigma."

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Prince Harry and Rihanna, threw on their shades, and posed with workers at the Barbados National HIV/AIDS Commission after taking live HIV test on World Aids Day.

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Harry took the stage at the Nature Fun Ranch in Barbados. The ranch helps young people improve personal development and speak freely with each other about various topics.

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A new friend! The fifth-in-line to the throne doesn't just have a way with kids, but also animals. The royal charmed a horse during his visit to the Nature Fun Ranch.

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Prince Harry proudly showed off his personalized shirt during his visit to the Nature Fun Ranch.

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Prince William's brother chatted with a little girl as she played on the ranch with an animal.

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Proud of his awesome new shirt, Harry showed it off in a group photo with volunteers.

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Prince Harry and councillor Ministry of Health HIV Program Susette Neblett-Straughn spoke during the "Man Aware" event held at the Barbados National HIV/AIDS Commission. The Prince, who is an advocate for HIV/AIDs awareness, spoke to the health official about the stigma behind the disease and the changes made on the island to combat the illness.

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Day Ten-Barbados

On a day of celebration, Harry met with some of Barbados' residents, leaders and biggest names to toast the island's 50th Year of Independence on behalf of the Queen. Harry was welcomed by bajan beauty and pop superstar Rihanna during the Toast to the Nation event.

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The pop star and the fifth-in-line to the throne were reunited at a concert held at the Kensington Oval cricket ground in Bridgetown, Barbados, where they were pictured laughing together after the huge crowd began chanting Prince Harry's name.

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Prince Harry and Rihanna seemed to hit it off at the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega concert in Barbados.

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According to the BBC, the Prince greeted the Grammy Award winning star earlier in the day for the first time by saying: "Hello, it's very nice to meet you" after being told he'd see Rihanna at the event just 20 minutes beforehand.

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On the diamond jubilee of Barbados' independence, Harry delivered a special message saying,

"Our countries have a shared history, shared values and an affection which continues to bind us."

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Harry shook the hand of a sick young patient and made her smile during his visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Prince, who last visited the hospital in 2010, visited the children's ward and spent time cheering up the sick children.

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Harry shared a laugh with a young boy at the Queen Elizabeth hospital during his visit.

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The work doesn't stop! Harry met with staff at the Queen Elizabeth hospital and thanked them for their willingness to work on Independence Day.

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Harry spoke with Dr. Kumar at the Queen Elizabeth hospital about the stigma behind HIV testing that surrounds the young people Barbados and the island's success with eradicating mother to child HIV transmission.

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Day Nine: Barbados

Prince Harry said goodbye to the crew of the RFA Wave Knight, the boat that he called home for the first leg of his Caribbean Royal Tour, and received a rainy welcome in Barbados.

Harry posed with some of the crew of the RFA Wave Knight.

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Harry hammed it up with Governor-General Sir Elliott Belgrave inside of the Government House.

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Prince Harry left his mark in the official guest book inside of the Government House.

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Award winning honor! Harry sat in front of the two young recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

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A little rain didn't stop Harry from making a stop at the Nightingale Children's Home.

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Why the face! Prince Harry turned up the charm, and the silly, during a meeting with a young kid at the Nightingale Children's Hospital.

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Day Eight: Grenada

After experiencing a bit of travel issues, Harry arrived on the island of Grenada to mark the second leg of his Caribbean royal tour on behalf of the Queen.

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Moving to the island sound! Harry was greeted by colorful dancers and well-wishers during the welcome parade upon his arrival to Grenada.

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Harry stood at attention as he inspected the guard of honor next to Dame Cecile La Grenade.

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Start the day in motion! Harry couldn't resist jumping on the field and playing a game of cricket with students from the Junior Murray Cricket Academy during the sporting event.

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Harry was presented with a portrait upon his arrival to the mangrove restoration project on Grand Anse Beach.

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Friends in high places! Harry met the stilt walkers during his visit to Grand Anse Beach. The Prince paid a visit to the mangrove restoration projects.

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Harry spoke to a volunteer on Grand Anse Beach, where he found out about the coral reef restoration project and the island's eco-system.

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Day Seven: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Look at that face! Prince Harry received a painting from local artist Calvert Jones during a reception hosted by the Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and Governor General His Excellency Sir Frederick Ballantyne at the Cruise Ship Terminal.

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Prince Harry met some lovely ladies from the Girl Guides during a welcome reception.

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Tickle, tickle! Prince Harry couldn't help but get a laugh out of a boy named Jyasi Junior as he visited a Turtle Conservation Project.

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Wonder if Prince Harry was telling this two-year-old about his niece and nephew during his visit.

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Prince Harry handed out coconuts to beat the heat on the Vermont Nature trail.

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Does Polly want to meet a Prince? Harry met a Vincey Parrot by that name on St. Vincent at the Kingstown Botanic Gardens.

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A royal welcome for Prince Harry as he arrived at the Kingstown Cruise Terminal Pier on the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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Things looked sunny for Prince Harry and a local in Saint Vincent.

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Day Six: St. Lucia

Prince Harry stopped by a fruit stand at a local market during his visit to Soufriere, Saint Lucia.

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The British royal went (coco) nuts in Saint Lucia.

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Prince Harry was greeted by local teams as he arrived to watch an exhibition cricket match at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Castries, Saint Lucia.

During his visit to the island, he was asked how it feels to be a Prince. The royal replied: "Firstly I don’t have a crown or a cape, sorry about that" and that he doesn't live in a castle.

He continued: "As a Prince you’re born at birth with a natural platform to be able to try and make a difference, which a lot of people have to spend years and years getting to that point. So from that perspective I’m very lucky to have a platform to be able to try and make change in the causes that mean a lot to me but also to you guys."

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The concentration! Prince Harry got caught up in the action during an exhibition cricket match at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground.

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Prince Harry cheered on his teammates from the sidelines.

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Day 5: St. Lucia

Prince Harry was eye-to-eye with the Guard of Honour during inspection upon his arrival at Pointe Seraphine on the island of St Lucia during the second leg of his Caribbean tour.

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Prince Harry attended a reception hosted by the Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Pearlette Louisy, in the gardens of Government House on the island of St Lucia.

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Day Four: St. Kitts and Nevis

Turtle time! Prince Harry inspected a turtle nest on Lover's Beach with volunteers of the Nevis Turtle Conservation project. The Prince spoke with the group's founder and offered a hand.

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Harry got a warm welcome to Nevis from some friendly faces.

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It isn't just the people of the island that Harry charmed. The Prince released nested turtles into the wild on Lover's Beach in Nevis.

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Harry posed with the founder of the Nevis Turtle Group, Lemuel Pemberton and volunteers on Lover's Beach.

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Prince Harry jetted off to the island of St. Kitts and Nevis for the second leg of his Carribbean tour on behalf of the Queen. Harry will spend the day on the island, meeting with its leaders, dignitaries and youth.

The Prince chopped it up with the Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton after he was greeted upon his arrival with a crowd of well-wishers.

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Harry touched down on the island of St. Kitts. The Prince was greeted with sunshine, performances and a long line of people waiting to shake his hand.

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Harry was equally excited to meet the children when he made a quick stop at the Half Way Tree Primary School in St Kitts.

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Harry felt the island rhythm and danced along with youth performers during the youth rally at Brimstone Hill Fortress.

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Feel the beat! Harry tried his hand at the drums during the National Youth Drum Corp performance.

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After taking in various performances, Harry proudly unveiled the St. Kitts and Nevis dedication to the Queen's Canopy at Central Forest Reserve National Park in St. Kitts.

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In front of the amazing forest, Harry spoke to the crowd at the Youth Rally about the importance of meeting the young people whenever he travels and why he makes them a top priority.

"On trips like this, I have the great privilege of meeting leaders and dignitaries from many fields, the Prince said. "But what is most important to me, is having the chance to meet the young people of the countries I visit.

"There is no better way to judge the future of a country then by spending time with its youth; taking the time to listen to what they have to say; and understanding their vision for the nation they will inherit."

"Those performances showed that the young people of St Kitts and Nevis have creativity and energy in bounds - two qualities that will set you up for the future. Well done and thank you for sharing your talent with us all."

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Day three-Antigua

Harry made his return to Antigua for the first of four dedications to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project at Victoria Park Botanical Gardens in St. John's during the Arbour Day Fair.

The prince had no problem kicking off the celebration by getting his hands dirty while planting a tree to mark the special occasion.

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Never one to resist a hug, Harry shared and embrace with an excited student during the Arbour Day Fair.

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Harry posed with students during the Arbour Day Fair during the first of four dedications to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project at Queen Victoria Park Botanical Gardens.

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Getting fishy! Harry got hands on with a fish during a lesson in utilizing natural resources at the Sir McChesney George High School.

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Harry took a trip to the Trinity Primary School in Barbuda. The school is preparing to mark it's 93rd anniversary of its Founder's Day.

Harry was treated to a song upon his arrival and cheered on the students while they performed inside of the classroom.

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Timeout! Harry enjoyed a game with a few of the students.

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A pleasure to meet you! The Prince charmed a few of the younger ladies during his visit to the primary school.

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It wasn't all fun and games. Harry took a moment during his visit to read to a few of the students.

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Harry took a trip to Antigua's sister island of Barbuda. While on the island, Harry took a boat tour of the mangroves to observe the largest colonies of frigate birds in the world.

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Day 2- Antigua and Barbuda

Harry was the man of the hour during a reception hosted by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne at Barnacle Point.

During the evening, the Prime Minister invited Harry and his girlfriend, Meghan Markle to "honeymoon" on the island.

A bashful Harry, posed with Miss Antigua and Barbuda, Leanda Ann Norville and other beauty queens. Leanda said that "everyone at the party" wanted to be the Prince's girlfriend, adding "His girlfriend seems a nice lady, but I would be a good girlfriend for him."

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Shake it in the island sun! Prince Harry took the stage to show off his dance moves next to soca singer Claudette Peters during the reception hosted in his honor by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne.

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Harry got a warm welcome from a child while he attended a Charities Showcase at the Government House of Antigua.

The event demonstrated the work being done in Antigua and Barbuda in support of young people, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Harry showed his love for bubbles just like his nephew Prince George.

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Harry looked on as students did original paintings.

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Show me your moves! Harry met with children from various charities during his visit to the Government House of Antigua.

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Prince Harry had a very special set of eyes on him as he signed the guest book at the Government House of Antigua.

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Harry traded in his suit and tie for more relaxed attire as he attended the Youth Sports Festival at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The event on Antigua, which is geared toward encouraging a more active lifestyle in children, allowed Harry to play eight different sports with young students and island legends.

Harry posed with cricket legends, Alzarri Joseph, Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Anderson Roberts and Sir Vivian Richards. The athletes presented the royal with his own cricket bat, which he couldn't wait to try out.

Harry joked that he “should be kneeling” in front of Sir. Vivian during their meeting.

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This Prince doesn't sit still! Prince Harry joined in on the fun and games during the Youth Sports Festival at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

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Harry handed out high fives to a group of young athletes after participating in a game of cricket.

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All eyes were on Harry as he played a round of golf.

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Never one to pass up a challenge, Harry played a round of tennis.

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Harry met with a group of young boxers.

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Look at his dab! Harry showed off his dance moves with some kids at the Youth Sports Festival.

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Harry met a group of eager young athletes. During the encounter, the Prince shook their hands and posed for selfies.

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Harry posed for a photo with the girls' soccer team, who wore shirts printed with his face.

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If hugging was a sport, the Prince would be a champion.

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Harry, alongside Antigua and Barbuda's sports minister Colin James, received a guard of honor, formed by cricket bats as they left the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

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Day 1- Antigua and Barbuda

Prince Harry kicked off his 15 day Caribbean engagement with his arrival to Antigua. The Prince touched down at V.C. Bird International Airport.

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Harry inspected the guard of honor upon touching down at V.C. International Airport in Antigua.

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Prince Harry attended a welcome reception at the newly renovated Clarence House, hosted by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, where he unveiled a plaque celebrating the occasion.

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During the welcome reception, Harry spoke on behalf of the Queen, as she congratulated the island on 35 years of independence.

"Prince Philip and I send our warmest wishes to Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of this celebration to mark 35 years of Independence," Harry read. "I have fond memories of visiting your country in 1966, 1977 during the Silver Jubilee and again in 1985."

"I will never forget the warmth of your people and the incredible natural beauty of the islands. It has been a great privilege for me to watch Antigua and Barbuda develop into the confident country it is today with a strong national identity and a positive outlook."